In 1933, about ten years after the Dam was completed, the city started building what was known as a “psychological dam” -- made of dirt and gravel -- on the opposite side of the reservoir in order to appease residents’ safety concerns.
Photo appears with the article "CITY HONORS MULHOLLAND: Dedicates New Dam in Name of Engineer; Water is Turned Into Los Angeles Mains," Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 1925: A1.
In 1933, about ten years after the Dam was completed, the city started building what was known as a “psychological dam” on the opposite side of the reservoir in order to appease residents’ safety concerns.
People gathered at Mulholland Dam. This photograph may be related to the article, "CITY HONORS MULHOLLAND: Dedicates New Dam in Name of Engineer; Water is Turned Into Los Angeles Mains," Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 1925: A1. The photograph appears to be stained.
View of Mulholland Dam and Hollywood Reservoir. Reported in "CITY HONORS MULHOLLAND: Dedicates New Dam in Name of Engineer; Water is Turned Into Los Angeles Mains," Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 1925: A1.
View from an elevation of Mulholland Dam and Hollywood Reservoir with some small dwellings at the edge. The Hollywood Land sign can be seen in the background. Photograph may be related to the article, "CITY HONORS MULHOLLAND: Dedicates New Dam in Name of Engineer; Water is Turned Into Los Angeles Mains," Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 1925: A1.
A crowd is gathered to hear former president Herbert Hoover deliver a speech at the Morris Dam dedication. Hoover can be seen on the platform in the left side of the photograph.
Former president Herbert Hoover unveils the plaque dedicating Morris Dam. Noted Los Angeles attorney Joe Scott stands on the left, in a grey suit, with his hand in his pocket.